Aratikaya Ava Kura/Raw Banana Mustard Curry

Ava dish prepared with few vegetables is a traditional Andhra delicacy. We can prepare Ava kura with Raw plantain, bottle gourd, elephant yam and French beans. Aratikaya ava recipe is best suited for winter season. Because Ava (mustard) has the tendency to generate heat in the body. This recipe goes well with hot steamed rice. Here I present authentic AratikayaAvakura to remember grandmas traditional recipes. Njoy Cooking, Serving n Savoring!

Author: Akshayakumbham
Course: Main
Cuisine: Andhra
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Raw banana/plantain: 3 nos.

Mustard: 1 tsp

Green chillies: 3/4 nos.

Coriander leaves: Few(Optional)

Turmeric: Generous pinch

Salt: As required.

Tempering:

Oil: 2 tbsp

Black gram: 1 tsp

Bengal gram: 1 tsp

Mustard: 1 tsp

Cumin: 1 tsp

Curry leaves: A sprig

Asafoetida: A pinch.

Methodofpreparation:

1. Take 3 raw bananas, rinse them well with water.

2. Peel the skin of raw bananas and chop them into fine pieces. Immerse chopped raw banana pieces in water.

3. Now transfer the chopped banana pieces onto a plate. Steam them in a pressure cooker along with rice for 5 whistles. You can also cook in a vessel with enough water.